Alexander Technique and Trigger Points Introduction We all know that posture is important. Whether we're sitting at a desk, standing in line, or working out at the gym, the way...

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's easy to overlook the profound impact that something as simple as our breath can have on our overall well-being. Yet, emerging...

   Shoulder and Upper Body - Resistance Band Exercises with Mike McGurn   When you work correctly with a resistance band, every part of both the concentric and eccentric part of...

Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain   Lower Back Pain has reached epidemic proportions. Today we look at the part played by trigger points. It has been suggested that low...

  Correct vs Incorrect Human Posture   What is Habituation? One of the biggest challenges to maintaining optimal core function is that of "habituation".  Habituation occurs as a result of...

  Pilates using a Reformer         A Strong Core May Help Prevent Active Trigger Points   Pilates emphasizes your body’s core and is great discipline for helping to avoid...

Trigger points in the Rhomboid muscles will typically cause pain around the scapula and in the area between the scapula and the spine         Assessing Scapula Pain...

Stuart Hinds - MET for Scalenes/SCM   Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) are increasingly being used to help dissipate trigger points - especially in cases of chronic shortening of the muscles...

  Shoulder Pain and Rhomboid Trigger Points    Trigger points are common in all the main shoulder and neck muscles In fact just about all of us have latent trigger...

  Upper Crossed Syndrome Explained      Postural muscles tend to have a greater percentage of Type 1 fibers. This characteristic may lead to a more resistant type of trigger point. The...

  Learning to Listen To Your Client - Dr. Jonathan Kuttner M.D.   Communication with your client can often be the key factor in helping them engage with their treatment and...